CHENEY – At the March 13 School Board meeting, Jenna Larson took the floor to deliver a comprehensive report on the district’s financial status and enrollment figures.
Larson’s insights provided context for future planning.
Larson began her report by addressing enrollment figures.
“Our numbers are just below what we predicted,” Larson said..
Around 380 students are enrolled in kindergarten, whereas the prediction had been 400, she said.. Conversely, in fifth-grade, there were 400 students enrolled, surpassing the initial prediction.
Addressing budgeting concerns, Larson mentioned the district had budgeted for running start, but received fewer resources than anticipated.
“We’ve budgeted for running start, and we got less than we anticipated,” she said.
Larson touched upon various financial aspects, including insurance information and expenditures related to the Uniform Cost Accounting System.
She also highlighted the need for cautious financial planning, emphasizing a more conservative approach to budgeting.
Larson also provided updates on expansion initiatives, mentioning initial staffing needs for new additions on-site and ongoing job postings to meet staffing requirements.
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